The Ghana Education Service (GES) has closed its teacher recruitment application portal just days after it opened on April 10, 2026, following an overwhelming surge in applications. According to the Service, more than 40,000 prospective teachers applied for just 7,000 available positions, prompting authorities to shut down the portal earlier than expected to manage the… Read More »
Here is the latest update on selection of Senior High Schools by BECE candidates. The Minister of of Education, Haruna Iddrisu has officially announced that 2026 candidates of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will now select their preferred Senior High Schools after the release of the 2026 BECE results. The Minister made this pronouncement… Read More »
Recruitment of 7,000 teachers to begin in April – Edu. Minister The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu has officially announced government plans to recruit 7,000 teachers across Ghana as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector and address staffing gaps in schools, particularly in underserved communities. The announcement was made by the Minister during… Read More »
Cabinet Approves Absorption and Back Pay for 6,200 Teachers After Eight Months Without Salary – GH¢1.1 Billion Reallocated to Support Teachers and Health Workers The Government of Ghana has approved the absorption and back pay of 6,200 teachers who worked over eight months without salary. Cabinet has also authorized the Finance Minister to reallocate GH¢1.1… Read More »
Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu Directs NTC to Abolish Teacher Licensure Exams Ghana’s Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has ordered the National Teaching Council to scrap the Teacher Licensure Exams by August 30, 2025, shifting focus to practical training. In a groundbreaking move that has sparked widespread discussion across Ghana, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has directed the… Read More »
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new slate of ministerial nominees as part of his vision for governance. Among the key nominations, Haruna Iddrisu, a former Minority Leader in Parliament and seasoned politician has been designated to lead the Education Ministry. About Haruna Iddrisu Haruna Iddrisu was born on 8 September 1970. He is… Read More »